UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Ossie Records O.H. 051
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OH 051 A / GALWINEA:
OH 051 B / VERSION - FISH MARKETB:
Chaka Demus & PliersGal Wine
Vinyl pressings
Gal Wine
by Chaka Demus & Pliers · 1991
11 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Gal Wine was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Gal Wine
4 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Ossie Records OH 051
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
OH 051 A GAL WINE
OH 051 B VERSION - FISH MARKET
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Ossie Records O .H. 051
- Format
- 12"
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Ossie Records O.H. 051
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
OH 051 A / GALWINEA:
OH 051 B / VERSION - FISH MARKETB:
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Ossie Records O.H. 051First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Ossie Records OH 051First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | US | Ossie Records O .H. 051First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | US | Ossie Records O.H. 051First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1994 | UK | Mango 12 MNG 818 DJ12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1994 | UK | Mango 12 MNG 81812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | UK | Mango MNG 818 / Mango 854 080-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1994 | UK | Mango MNG 818 / Mango 854 080-77", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Ossie Music OM 0217", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Ossie Records OH 05112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | UK | Ossie Records OH:05112", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Gal Wine (Radio Mix)
- A2Gal Wine (Dancehall Mix)
- BFish Market Version
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gal Wine are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gal Wine are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1991 and 1994.
When was Gal Wine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US. One of them is Ossie Records O.H. 051.
How do I tell if my copy of Gal Wine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use O.H. 051, OH 051, O .H. 051) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, OH 051 A / GALWINE and OH 051 B / VERSION - FISH MARKET. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gal Wine on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
